The actor is currently going through intense radiation and chemotherapy sessions as he battles the deadly disease, but he remains optimistic.

Speaking to USA Today, he says, “I like my odds. I’m not dealing with mortality issues until they tell me, ‘Oops, we have to go back and do surgery’, or something like that. The tumour is shrinking. The odds are good… I haven’t found God yet. I was really upset early on, but I’ve had time to realize that (stuff) happens.”

Douglas’ next film, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (a followup to his 1987 hit Wall Street), opens on Friday, September 24. Douglas has said in spite of his illness, he still plans to promote the film as much as possible.